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02/12/2013
Shocking Levels Of Suicide Attempts Amongst Trans Community - TENI
A report has revealed shocking levels of suicide attempt rates amongst the trans community in Ireland.
The report, by Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI), said 78% of respondents had considered suicide, and 40% of these had attempted to take their own live at least once.
The levels of self-harm reported were also disturbing, with 44% of people having self-harmed.
"These figures are a result of the widespread transphobia in our society," said TENI Director Broden Giambrone. "Trans people experienced worrying levels of violence because of their gender identity: 6% of trans people had been raped; 36% had been sexually harassed; 16% were physically assaulted and 64% were mocked or called names.
"The impact of this is that trans people and their families experience endemic levels of stress and anxiety. We found that 83% of trans people avoided public spaces due to a fear of being harassed."
The survey showed that self-harm and suicide attempt rates plummeted when people were able to transition to their true gender. "This was a really specific, positive finding," continued Giambrone. "If people are supported to become their true selves, their wellbeing and mental health improve dramatically.
"As one of the most marginalised communities in Ireland, it is encouraging to find that when appropriate health care is provided, we can make a tangible improvement in the lives of trans people and their families."
(CD/JP)
The report, by Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI), said 78% of respondents had considered suicide, and 40% of these had attempted to take their own live at least once.
The levels of self-harm reported were also disturbing, with 44% of people having self-harmed.
"These figures are a result of the widespread transphobia in our society," said TENI Director Broden Giambrone. "Trans people experienced worrying levels of violence because of their gender identity: 6% of trans people had been raped; 36% had been sexually harassed; 16% were physically assaulted and 64% were mocked or called names.
"The impact of this is that trans people and their families experience endemic levels of stress and anxiety. We found that 83% of trans people avoided public spaces due to a fear of being harassed."
The survey showed that self-harm and suicide attempt rates plummeted when people were able to transition to their true gender. "This was a really specific, positive finding," continued Giambrone. "If people are supported to become their true selves, their wellbeing and mental health improve dramatically.
"As one of the most marginalised communities in Ireland, it is encouraging to find that when appropriate health care is provided, we can make a tangible improvement in the lives of trans people and their families."
(CD/JP)
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